2008 BMW 528 vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 492 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 528 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
